Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Job No: 496728
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Facilities

Bucknell is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant, which is a physically active position responsible for providing a wide variety of support to Campus Operations including general labor, custodial, groundskeeping and basic trades support to the Trades Technician, Groundskeeper, and custodial staff. You will be involved in a variety of campus maintenance projects including maintenance on buildings, mowing, lawn and shrubbery installation, construction support, set-ups/tear-downs for campus events, operating equipment for snow removal, leaf collection, moving furniture, and a wide range of other tasks relating to the operation of the Bucknell Campus. If this interests you and you have a wide range of skills - apply today to become a part of the Bucknell Facilities team!

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

Job duties include:
Performs work as required in support of University and student-related programs and supporting other special events including, but not limited to, coordinating campus moves, erecting and dismantling platforms, tables, chairs, and other special event activities.
Performs minor maintenance tasks in basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting to assist in completing work orders and work requests.
Performs groundskeeping and custodian work on campus grounds.
Ensures work is performed in a safe and appropriate manner. Immediately reports accidents, injuries, security violations, stolen or missing items, and safety hazards and conditions to a supervisor. Checks fire extinguishers, fire alarms and emergency lights as required.
Responsible for the proper safekeeping of master keys. Opens and locks doors as needed.
Operates and maintains a variety of hand and motor driven tools and equipment to perform building maintenance. Uses shop equipment, bench stocks, materials and supplies. Operates and maintains various types of grass cutting, and groundskeeping and custodial equipment.
Stores, mixes, transports, applies, uses, and disposes of various materials in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the Hazard Communication program and manufacturer instructions.
Works as a team member with others in providing general labor services throughout the campus as needed
Adheres to OSHA standards, employs safe practices, and follows safety policies/procedures. Uses PPE in a safe manner, sets examples for others, notifies supervisor of potential hazards, and demonstrates good housekeeping habits.
Supports and promotes the University's sustainability efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of one year of experience that includes physical labor and/or maintenance work.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use small tools and equipment.
A valid driver's license and a safe driving record for the past three years.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Must communicate and work effectively with coworkers, students and other staff members.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
A high school diploma or equivalent
The ability to work weekend, evenings and overtime as needed

Physical Demands:
Bending, kneeling, stooping, pushes, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, lifting.
Must use proper safety equipment for hearing, head, eye, feet, hand and body protection as required.
Move, lift and carry up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Daily exposure to dust, dirt, cleaning detergents and chemicals, odors, body fluids and waste, weather and temperature changes.

Work Type:
full-time


To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/496728/facilities-maintenance-assistant





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